H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah opened this evening Al Nour Island on the Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah, in presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

Sheikh Sultan toured the island's different sections, including the 'Butterfly House', a nature-inspired structure with an ornamentally perforated shadow roof, biomorphic exterior, and green light and plant-covered walls. The Butterfly House hosts as many as 500 exotic butterflies brought from Far East Asian countries, including the Danaus chrysippus, also known as the African monarch, the Doleschallia bisaltide, also known as the Autumn Leaf, and the Pachliopta aristolochiae or rose butterfly, which is extensively found across South East Asia and is known for its bright colours.

He also stopped at the oval-shaped OVO Art Sculpture, a famous sculpture that has been displayed in major cities around the world, and has dazzled millions of visitors and tourists. With its elliptical shaped design and inspiring combination of colours and lights, the sculpture is set to present unique shows combining light with music through a collection of musical soundtracks inspired by nature and composed exclusively for Al Noor Island to give visitors a sense of tranquillity and serenity.

Al Noor Island, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), is located in Khalid Lagoon and is the Arab world's first island to combine nature, art and entertainment. The island extends over an area of 45,470 square meters and reflects the art styles of a world renowned designer who has many outstanding achievements and projects around the globe, such as the Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Swarovski Kristallwelten) museum, including the green spaces and several imaginative sculptures at the Schonbrunn Palace in the Austrian capital – Vienna.

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq, said the opening of Al Nour Island represents another milestone in realising the vision of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah for providing unique destinations in the emirate of Sharjah.

The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikhs and senior officials

Source: WAM